WordToys for Windows

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Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

Microsoft Word has become one the most commonly used software programs in the world, but there's always room for improvement. This suite of add-ons makes many of Word's features easier to use, and makes a few helpful tweaks to the interface. It adds a sidebar that offers simple access to many widely used components, such as non-English letters and special characters, bullets, and numbering. It introduces a tab-based navigation system that makes switching among documents more convenient. Several open documents can be saved together as a Workspace, and opened simultaneously with a single click. Individual document operations are equally helpful: the software offers the ability to clean all personal information, such as author, versions, and comments, from a document. It enables users to run up to 20 operations such as saving, printing, and e-mailing, without having to set up complicated macros. We did find one annoying bug: when working with a single document, its tab is displayed over the main program menu. However, in many Word users' minds this will likely be an acceptable price to pay for the genuine convenience offered by this suite of tools.

WordToys for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 6, 2005

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 2.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft Word 2000

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Total Downloads: 72,905

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.1/5

16 User Votes

Neat add-on up to Word 2003
dalchinaJanuary 29, 2011
Pros
Free One tool is a good consistent way to select accented characters
Cons
Can't get it to run again under Vista. I had it installed, now the toolbar won't reappear.
Summary
Only good up to Office 2003 (developer). Should be ok on Vista- it was for me.
The program has many worthwhile features and is easy to
CDanielLindstromJuly 9, 2010
Pros
Short cuts to things like special letters (accents)
Cons
Can not be installed on VISTA
Summary
I would like to be able to use it again, but it will not install on VISTA
this is just a preview - not free for full version
jjbrickApril 9, 2009
Pros
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Cons
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Summary
they lied. that's the bottom line.
Crash-prone, Not free
newbombayguyNovember 15, 2008
Pros
Does a few useful things (automatic saves at preset times, favorite special characters, etc.)
Cons
Not free (keeps giving you the nag screen about 30 days) Crash-prone Buggy
Summary
Forget it! If you need extra functions, download some macros... or learn to write your own!
Not truly free, and made things more complicated
kjenkins1972December 9, 2007
Pros
Cons
I didn't like the way it seemed to just do the same things I already had just a few more options. Not at all what I expected.
Summary
Word Toys Is Great
sherardsbooNovember 3, 2007
Pros
Word Toys is a wonderful application as are all of his other products. I have purchased them all. I have never had a crash due to Word Toys and it has never had to be disabled. It even works in Microsoft Word 2007. I have had it about 3 years now. I love It. I especially love the privacy feature where you can hide your screen with just a click of the mouse.
Cons
Summary
Not What I expected
SENSUAL24March 7, 2007
Pros
It's Free
Cons
It doesn't work like it is supposed to and and every time I try to use it, it freezes on me and I have to shut it down.
Summary
not free only a trial and a short 1 at that
jacksandersFebruary 2, 2007
Pros
great idea
Cons
wrong list- not free
Summary
VERY GOOD
briceoneDecember 19, 2006
Pros
Overall some extremely good tools, but not all!
Cons
When it is first opened, a screen stating that it only lasts for a small period of time, so you have to upgrade because some functions become no longer usable.Yet! in your advert on the download page you state Lcense FREE and unlimited. So some misguidance. IS CNET aware of this! <p>Regards <p>brian Bevan
Summary
Makes professional word processing more complicated.
TJEALAugust 31, 2006
Pros
It works, and does what it offers to do.
Cons
Download it if you like loads of little buttons to click on. It really is a "toy" for people who like to play with word processing. I use Word as part of my job, and found that it doesn't really make life any easier.
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Developer’s Description

By Romke Soldaat

Make Word easier to use and more fun to work with.

WordToys gives you dozens of free utilities that make Word easier to use and more fun to work with. Create unique graphical Favorite Fonts, Favorite Symbols, and Favorite Bullets menus. Navigate like a pro. Insert accented characters. Select the parts your mouse can't reach. Backup while you save. Copy and paste any format. Print to any printer. Adjust formatting to fit text within a certain space. Sort paragraphs in any order.

Version 2.0.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.